Dudu Falcão

Origin

Recife, PE

Years Active

1988

Genres

brazilian popular music, MPB

Instruments

voice, multi-instrumentalist

Biography

Carlos Eduardo Carneiro de Albuquerque Falcão, known artistically as Dudu Falcão, was born in Recife on June 14, 1961. He is a renowned multi-instrumentalist musician, singer, and songwriter of Brazilian popular music, whose prominent artistic career began in 1988, when the performer Nana Caymmi recorded two of his compositions after receiving a cassette tape sent by the author. Throughout his career, he has consolidated an expressive body of work with more than two hundred songs recorded by major names in the national scene, such as Maria Bethânia, Ivete Sangalo, Gal Costa, Maria Rita, and Milton Nascimento.

Dudu Falcão's talent as a songwriter earned him an expressive presence in Brazilian television drama, totaling around sixty songs integrated into the soundtracks of high-ratings soap operas and miniseries on television. Among his most impactful works are striking songs performed by established artists, such as "O Bem e o Mal" in the voice of Danilo Caymmi, "Caminhos do Mar" performed by Gal Costa, in addition to partnerships with composers and performers like Lenine and Ana Carolina.

In addition to his prolific work as a songwriter for others, Dudu Falcão released his self-authored album in 2009 and achieved significant international recognition in 2008. That year, he was nominated for the prestigious Latin Grammy in the Best Portuguese Language Song category, thanks to the hit "Coisas Que Eu Sei", which gained national prominence in the voice of singer Danni Carlos.

Discography

• Dudu Falcão (2009)